
The Ruling Class
When the Earl of Gurney dies in a cross-dressing accident, his schizophrenic son, Jack, inherits the Gurney estate. Jack is not the average nobleman; he sings and dances across the estate and thinks he is Jesus reincarnated. Believing that Jack is mentally unfit to own the estate, the Gurney family plots to steal Jack's inheritance. As their outrageous schemes fail, the family strives to cure Jack of his bizarre behavior, with disastrous results.
Comedy
Drama
- Release Date
Sep 13, 1972
- Popularity: 1.5652
- 85 votes
- Directed by
Peter Medak
- Screenplay by
Peter Barnes
- Productions
Keep Films
- Budget
Revenue: NA
Duration: 2h 34 min
Casting: Maude Spector
Top Cast
Crew & Team

Peter Barnes
Screenplay

Peter Barnes
Theatre Play
Trailer & Videos
- Trailer
Criterion Trailer 132: The Ruling Class